Clean, good location, comfortable; would stay again.
Pros: Although Diamant Suites is outside of the city centre, it is very easily reached via public transport. Several buses plus the number 7 premetro line stop within a short distance at the Diamant and George Henri stations, and these all interconnect with the rest of the system, making the Suites an ideal location for seeing what Brussels has to offer. The reception was manned when we arrived, and the staff were friendly and efficient. Rooms are secured by a number coded lock, as is the front door, adding to security. Access was easy, with both stairs and a lift. Noise was minimal, with no hint of traffic noise from the front (except when the protesting farmers drove past!). We had a studio with a garden view, which was a good size, containing a very comfortable king size bed, two armchairs, a couple of tables and a wardrobe, all we needed for our stay. The view was as you'd expect, taking in a large grassed garden area and the backs of the houses on the adjacent streets. There are plenty of shops nearby, including several Carrefour Expresses and an Aldi, plus takeaways. The kitchenette was adequate for our needs, with a microwave, two electric hotplates and a sink, with a good size fridge and a dishwasher. The room was very clean, including the shower and the toilet and the full size bath. All in all, it was warm, comfortable, and ideal for our purposes, and if we return to Brussels, the Diamant Suites will be first on our list for accommodation.
Cons: We had only a couple of small niggles; firstly, there was a bit of a bad smell in the lift, but there had been flooding in the area, and the smell was intermittent, so it was probably beyond the staff's control. Secondly, the building interior is being renovated, and we arrived back one evening to find ourselves unable to get into our room due to furniture from other rooms blocking the door. However, the men working on the renovations were very apologetic and removed the blockage very quickly and in good humour, so again, it was only a very minor hiccup in an otherwise fantastic stay.